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Chelsea sack manager Frank Lampard

Chelsea sack manager Frank Lampard

By  AFP

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What you need to know:

  • Chelsea are struggling in ninth place in the Premier League table, 11 points behind leaders Manchester United.

London. Chelsea announced on Monday they had sacked manager Frank Lampard after a poor run in the Premier League.

"This was a very difficult decision for the club, not least because I have an excellent personal relationship with Frank and I have the utmost respect for him," said owner Roman Abramovich.

Chelsea are struggling in ninth place in the Premier League table, 11 points behind leaders Manchester United.

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